The postcode DL2 2LU is located in Darlington It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DL2 2LU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DL2 2LU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of DL2 2LU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to DL2 2LU is B6279 which is centered 5.9 km away.
The closest railway station is Heighington Rail Station, 5.77 km away.
The closest primary school to DL2 2LU (for ages 11 and under) is High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Carmel College. The last OFSTED inspection on November 20, 2013 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of DL2 2LU is Cross Keys Inn and is 7.43 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on February 16, 2010. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Mouthfull Sugar Hut and is 8.67 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on December 18, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DL2 2LU is covered by the Durham police force association and Darlington is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DL2 2LU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DL2 2LU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DL2 2LU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DL2 2LU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.07 km | |
| Wyvern Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (November 13, 2019) | 4.17 km |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (July 2, 2019) | 4.23 km |
| Pear Tree School | Special school | 8-18 | Outstanding (June 20, 2019) | 4.25 km |
| Heighington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 4.25 km |
| West Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 19, 2019) | 4.32 km |
| Marchbank Free School | Special school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 16, 2021) | 4.93 km |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 5.05 km |
| Oakwood Learning Centre | Special school | 8-18 | Outstanding (November 15, 2018) | 5.05 km |
| Mowden Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 5.05 km |
| Embleton View | Special school | 11-16 | Good (September 27, 2018) | 5.24 km |
| Holy Family RC Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 5.29 km |
| Mowden Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | Good (July 12, 2017) | 5.3 km |
| Hummersknott Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 5.69 km |
| UTC South Durham | Academy | 14-19 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 5.7 km |
| Carmel College | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 20, 2013) | 5.8 km |
| Ingleton CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 6.14 km | |
| Longfield Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 6.24 km | |
| Abbey Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 9, 2018) | 6.24 km |
| Reid Street Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 6.29 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DL2 2LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollymoor House Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2017 | 6.07 km | |
| Cross Keys Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 16, 2010 | 7.43 km | |
| Make And Bake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2021 | 7.43 km | |
| Eppleby Village Shop And Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 7.47 km | |
| Mellors Catering Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2021 | 7.47 km | |
| Broom Mill Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 1, 2021 | 7.96 km | |
| The Game Cart Company Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2021 | 8.07 km | |
| Cafe Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2020 | 8.2 km | |
| Bluebell Organics | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2019 | 8.41 km | |
| The Brownlow Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 4, 2022 | 8.56 km | |
| The Mouthfull Sugar Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 18, 2020 | 8.67 km | |
| West Auckland Vineyard Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 8.67 km | |
| West Auckland Memorial Community Association | Exempt February 26, 2020 | 8.72 km | |
| Oakley Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2018 | 8.76 km | |
| Tindale Crossing | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 7, 2019 | 8.76 km | |
| West Auckland Town Football Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2021 | 8.87 km | |
| The Kabin Snack Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 8.93 km | |
| St Marks Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2014 | 8.93 km | |
| Argos | Exempt January 26, 2018 | 8.97 km | |
| Bishop Auckland Football Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 8.97 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DL2 2LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Heighington Rail Station | 5.77 km | |
| Heighington Rail Station | 5.78 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 14.9 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DL2 2LU - Data from Dec 2021
| Tomtit Wood | 157 m | |
| The Rookery | 467 m | |
| Wry Nook Plantation | 629 m | |
| Kilnfield Plantation | 733 m | |
| Silverhill Plantation | 1.06 km | |
| Willowbeds Plantation | 1.07 km | |
| Tenement Plantation | 1.1 km | |
| Silver Hill | 1.25 km | |
| Hopper's Plantation | 1.43 km | |
| Lane Plantation | 1.45 km | |
| Flatts Plantation | 1.52 km | |
| Stripe Plantation | 1.58 km | |
| Old Quarry Plantation | 1.67 km | |
| Ruffley Hill | 1.77 km | |
| Hobson Hill | 1.81 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DL2 2LU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
Energy usage data for DL2 2LU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.56202100 |
| Longitude | -1.64766000 |
| OS Easting | 422882 |
| OS Northing | 0518589 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Durham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Sedgefield |
| Electoral Ward | Heighington & Coniscliffe |
| Local Authority District | Darlington |
| Region / Government Office Region | North East |
| European Electoral Region | North East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Tees Valley Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Tees Valley |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000005 |
| Travel To Work Area | Darlington |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Darlington |
| Cancer Alliance | Northern |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North East |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cumbria and North East |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Tees Valley CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33001681 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Darlington 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Darlington 001B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |